Kaduna Workers Sack: NLC Threatens Nationwide Strike For Five Days
The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over the sacking of civil servants by the Kaduna State Governor, Nasri El-Rufai The NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, described the dismissal of the civil servants as unlawful. Wabba, who stated this at a news conference in Abuja, after meeting of the Central Working […]
FULL LIST: Buhari Approves Appointment Of 18 Court of Appeal Judges
President Muhammed Buhari has approved the appointment of 18 new Justices for the Court of Appeal In March, the National Judicial Council chaired by Ibrahim Muhammad recommended the justices to the president for elevation. The Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari confirmed the appointment in a letter to the CJN following the approval of President Buhari […]
Senate Approves $1.5 billion , €995 million, Foreign Loan, For FG, States
The loan is to be facilitated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, African Development Bank Group (AFDB), and Export/Import Bank of Brazil. The Senate has approved the sum of $1.5 billion and External loan for federal and state governments. The Red Chambers gave the approval after considering the report of tis Committee on […]
Comedienne Ada Jesus Dies At 23
Comedienne, Mercy Cynthia better known as Ada Jesus is dead. The young comedianne reportedly died on Wednesday morning in Abuja where she was receiving treatments for kidney complications. She was aged 23.
Deby’s Son To Take Over As New Chad President
The son of late Idriss Deby of Chad, Mahamat Deby is set to take over as new president of the country. In a charter released by Chad’s presidency on Wednesday, said the 37 -year -old Mahamat, who was named transitional leader of a military council on Tuesday, will “occupy the functions of the president of […]
Students Shisha Video: Incident Reinforces Need to Ban Sale of Tobacco Products Near Schools – CAPPA
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Lagos State Government on its decision to rehabilitate the five students smoking shisha in recent viral video but wants the state government to complement that action by enforcing the ban on the sale of tobacco products near schools as contained in the National Tobacco […]
A new look and insight into the history of Yoruba
History is more than the facticity of what happened…. It is also about what it meant to those who lived the experience and what it has meant to the generations of descendants – Prof Akinwumi Ogundiran The title of the book The Yoruba: A New History, is in itself a provocative one that would arouse […]
A CONVERSATION WITH EBENEZER OBEY-FABIYI, PART 4
Ebenezer Obey: A Humble Custodian of Morals By Toyin Falola (This is the first report on the interview conducted with Chief Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi on April 18, 2021. With viewers on three platforms now at over 16,000, there is a strong loyalty between him and his admirers. For its entire recording, see https://youtu.be/nAJbdi0nJUw) […]
Veteran filmmaker, Ladi Ladebo, dies at 78
One of Nigeria’s early film maker, Ladi Ladebo is dead. He was 78. He died on Friday, April 16 2021 in London. A statement from thef family by Precious Ladebo Osagie reads: “With gratitude to God for a life well lived, we announce the passing on to glory of our dearly beloved husband, father and […]
Shisha video: Incident reinforces need to ban sale of tobacco products near schools, says CAPPA
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has lauded the Lagos State Government on its decision to rehabilitate the five students caught on video smoking shisha in a recent viral video. It, however, wants the state government to complement the action by enforcing the ban on the sale of tobacco products near schools as […]
